What to watch in Australia in July 2025

Tom Sturridge as Dream in episode 203 of "The Sandman."
(Image credit: Courtesy of Netflix)

July has arrived, and alongside the new month, come the latest movies, TV shows and gripping documentaries debuting on the best streaming services in Australia. But you may be wondering, what exactly to watch this month?

In this constantly updated guide, we hope to help any indecisive show or movie lover find a great, rapid-fire recommendation to take the guesswork out of what to watch. Our suggestions are grounded in hardcore data — specifically streaming search trends and everyday reviews of what's new and popular — so we're on the pulse to see what real people (a.k.a you) are watching, reading and talking about.

July's mega lineup includes the fresh and final season of Prime Video's The Summer I Turned Pretty on July 16, and mysterious new series, The Institute, on Stan. Disney Plus welcomes back #MomTok for The Secret Wives of Mormon Lives reunion special on July 1 and Sterling K. Brown's new show, Washington Black.

Max snags new film, Sinners, debuting exclusively on the platform on July 4 and Netflix ushers in a sequel to the beloved film Happy Gilmore, on July 25 and the second season of The Sandman. Binge accommodates hobbyist bakers back into the Great Australian Bake Off tent with the series returning for season eight. And Apple TV Plus delivers season three of Foundation mid-month.

We'll stop with the waffling now — here are our what to watch recommendations for July 2025, with a look at new and trending releases on Australia's major streaming platforms:

Trending shows in July 2025

The Sandman (Season 2) | Netflix | Three episode drops

The Sandman (Season 2) | Netflix | Three episode drops
After a fateful reunion with his family, Dream of the Endless (Tom Sturridge) must face one impossible decision after another as he attempts to save himself, his kingdom, and the waking world from the epic fallout of his past misdeeds. To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes. But the path to forgiveness is full of surprises, and true absolution may cost Dream everything.

Squid Game (Final Season) | Netflix | All episodes available

Squid Game (Final Season) | Netflix | All episodes available
The final season of Squid Game follows Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) after losing his best friend in the game and being driven to utter despair by The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who was hiding his true identity to infiltrate the game. Gi-hun persists with his goal to put an end to the game, while the Front Man continues onto his next move, and the surviving players’ choices will lead to graver consequences with each round.

Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers | Netflix | All episodes available

Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers | Netflix | All episodes available
This new documentary series follows the story of one of the most devastating terror attacks on UK soil and three weeks of panic, paranoia, and manhunts that changed Britain forever, as told by those who lived it.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Reunion Special)| Disney Plus | Special episode

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Reunion Special) | Disney Plus | Special episode
After a shocking end in the season 2 finale that debuted in May, special guest host Nick Viall reunites all of #MomTok and #DadTok to uncover secrets and scandals, never-before-seen footage, and a surprise announcement in the first-ever reunion special for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

All the Sharks | Netflix | July 4 | All episodes available

All the Sharks | Netflix | July 4 | All episodes available
All the Sharks is a thrilling new Netflix competition where four teams of passionate shark experts embark on the ultimate adventure to find and photograph the most sharks. Racing against time — and each other — teams dive deep into the world's most spectacular shark habitats, all in hopes of winning a cash prize for their chosen marine charity.

Such Brave Girls (Season 2) | Stan | July 4 | All episodes available

Such Brave Girls (Season 2) | Stan | July 4 | All episodes available
With the award-winning first season, Such Brave Girls follows single mother Deb and her daughters, Billie and Josie. They're vain, selfish, heavily in debt, desperate for affection, and armed with nothing but poor judgment.

Quarterback (Season 2)| Netflix | July 8 | All episodes available

Quarterback (Season 2) | Netflix | July 8 | All episodes available
Back for season two, the hit series returns to give viewers exclusive, unprecedented access to three quarterbacks across the 2024–25 NFL season – showing all the ups and downs of navigating one of the toughest positions in sports, both on and off the field.

Ballard (Season 1) | Prime Video | July 9 | All episodes available

Ballard (Season 1) | Prime Video | July 9 | All episodes available
Ballard follows Detective Renée Ballard as she leads the LAPD's underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s long-forgotten crimes with empathy and unwavering determination. As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer's string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD.

Back to the Frontier | Max | July 10 | New episodes weekly

Back to the Frontier | Max | July 10 | New episodes weekly
This bold new series transports three very different families back in time to the 1880s American prairie. Leaving behind the comforts of the 21st century, they arrive by wagon train, ready to take on every aspect of frontier life: building homesteads, raising animals, growing crops, and even celebrating like it’s 1889.

Foundation (Season 3) | Apple TV Plus | July 11 | All episodes available

Foundation (Season 3) | Apple TV Plus | July 11 | All episodes available
Based on award-winning novels by author Isaac Asimov, Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilisation after the fall of the Galactic Empire.

The Institute| Stan | July 14 | Double episode premiere, then new episodes weekly

The Institute | Stan | July 14 | Double episode premiere, then new episodes weekly
Stan's latest thriller series observes teen genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did and who are all possessed of unusual abilities.

Amy Bradley Is Missing | Netflix | July 16 | All episodes available

Amy Bradley Is Missing | Netflix | July 16 | All episodes available
On March 23, 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley disappeared without a trace from the cruise ship she was vacationing on. Despite thorough searches of the ship, Amy is nowhere to be found, and the cruise has already docked in their next port. Hours later, Amy is still nowhere to be found, and fear sets in that Amy may have fallen overboard before port. But a body is never discovered. The search for Amy expands as the FBI and local authorities launch an investigation where everyone becomes a potential suspect.

Bookish | Max | July 16 | Two episodes weekly

Bookish | Max | July 16 | Two episodes weekly
Set in post-war London, Gabriel Book, a literary enthusiast and bookseller, combines his day job with his favourite hobby — helping solve knotty murder cases. Although happily married to his best friend, Trottie, Book is a gay man at a time when homosexuality was illegal. When a new assistant, Jack, arrives at the shop, it soon becomes clear his appointment wasn’t as random as it at first seems.

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3) | Prime Video | July 16 | All episodes available

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3) | Prime Video | July 16 | All episodes available
It’s the end of her junior year of college, and Belly’s looking forward to another summer in Cousins with her soulmate, Jeremiah. Her future seems set, until some earth-shattering events bring her first love Conrad back into her life. Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart.

Billy Joel: And So It Goes | Max | July 19 | New episodes weekly

Billy Joel: And So It Goes | Max | July 19 | New episodes weekly
This Max series is an expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting.

Washington Black | Disney Plus | July 23 | All episodes available

Washington Black | Disney Plus | July 23 | All episodes available
Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, the series follows the 19th-century odyssey of George Washington "Wash" Black, an eleven-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, whose prodigious scientific mind sets him on a path of unexpected destiny.

The Great Australian Bake Off (Season 8)| Binge | July 29 | New episodes weekly

The Great Australian Bake Off (Season 8) | Binge | July 29 | New episodes weekly
Returning on Binge for season eight, 12 passionate amateur bakers from across the country will step into the iconic Bake Off shed to tackle 30 creative, technical, and showstopping challenges across 10 weeks. From gravity-defying cakes to intricate biscuit cities, this season serves up the show’s most ambitious bakes yet.

Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes | Netflix | July 30 | All episodes available

Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes | Netflix | July 30 | All episodes available
One of the greatest manhunts in New York City history comes to life in this gripping three-part series. This iteration of the Conversations with a Killer series takes viewers inside the NYPD’s desperate race to catch the infamous killer — and into the disturbing mind of David Berkowitz himself.

Leanne | Netflix | July 31 | All episodes available

Leanne | Netflix | July 31 | All episodes available
Netflix's newest original showcases how Leanne's life takes an unexpected turn when her husband of 33 years leaves her for another woman. Starting over when you're a grandmother and in menopause isn't exactly what she had in mind, but with the help of her family, she will navigate this new chapter with grace, dignity, and jello salad.

Twisted Metal (Season 2) | Stan | July 31 | Triple episode premiere, then new episodes weekly

Twisted Metal (Season 2) | Stan | July 31 | Triple episode premiere, then new episodes weekly
After the revelations revealed in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.

Trending movies in July 2025

Heads of State| Prime Video

Heads of State | Prime Video
In this action-comedy film, the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a not-so-friendly, very public rivalry that jeopardises their countries’ relationship. But when they become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary, they are begrudgingly forced to rely on the only two people they can trust: each other. Alongside MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must go on the run and find a way to work together.

Dear Ms: A Revolution in Print | Max

Dear Ms: A Revolution in Print | Max
After launching its first trailblazing issue in 1972 and still publishing today, Ms. magazine revolutionised the feminist movement, igniting provocative conversations about issues that impact women, from politics to harassment. In this Max documentary, three filmmakers select iconic cover stories and explore the complexities of creating a magazine that was unafraid to tackle challenging — and often polarising — issues.

Sinners | Max | July 4

Sinners | Max | July 4
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Jaws @ 50 | Disney Plus | July 11

Jaws @ 50 | Disney Plus | July 11
This Disney Plus addition is the authorised documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Alongside Steven Spielberg, JAWS @ 50 charts the extraordinary journey from Peter Benchley’s bestselling novel to one of the most iconic films ever made.

Happy Gilmore 2 | Netflix | July 25

Happy Gilmore 2 | Netflix | July 25
A mere thirty years after winning his first Tour Championship, retired golfer Happy Gilmore returns to the sport to pay for his daughter Vienna's ballet school.

Previously on What to watch

Already seen all the top picks this month? Here's some of the best shows and movies from the past couple of months:

Previous picks: TV Shows

Ironheart (Season 1) | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly

Ironheart (Season 1) | Disney Plus | New episodes weekly
Picking up after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the series follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) — a young inventor determined to make her mark on the world — as she returns to her hometown of Chicago and gets caught up in cahoots with the mysterious, yet charming Parker Robbins, a.k.a. The Hood (Anthony Ramos) in pursuit of her ambitions.

FX's The Bear (Season 4) | Disney Plus | All episodes available

FX's The Bear (Season 4) | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Season four of the Chicago-based show finds Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Moss-Bachrach) pushing forward, determined not only to survive but also to take The Bear to the next level. With new challenges around every corner, the team must adapt, adjust and overcome.

Countdown (Season 1) | Prime Video | All episodes available

Countdown (Season 1) | Prime Video | All episodes available
When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles) is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined.

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available

America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available
The fan-favourite Netflix series is back! Season 2 will follow the 2024-25 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad from start to finish — kicking off at auditions and training camp and continuing all the way through the NFL season.

Hal & Harper (Limited Series) | Stan | All episodes available

Hal & Harper (Limited Series) | Stan | All episodes available
In this new Stan limited series, Hal & Harper are two codependent siblings living in L.A., and are doing their best to navigate long-term relationships, friendships, and situationships. When their Dad makes a big announcement, the two are forced to consider the current state of their lives and their complex childhood.

We Were Liars (Season 1) | Prime Video |  All episodes available

We Were Liars (Season 1) | Prime Video | All episodes available
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, We Were Liars follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her tight-knit inner circle, nicknamed the Liars, during their summer escapades on her grandfather’s private island. The Sinclairs are American royalty — known for their good looks, old money, and enviable bond — but after a mysterious accident changes Cadence’s life forever, everyone, including her beloved friends, seem to have something to hide.

The Waterfront (Season 1) | Netflix | All episodes available

The Waterfront (Season 1) | Netflix | All episodes available
Inspired by a true story, The Waterfront dives into the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to severely dangerous means.

The Buccaneers (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

The Buccaneers (Season 2) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
In season 2, the Buccaneers are no longer the invaders – England is their home. In fact, they’re practically running the place. Nan is the Duchess of Tintagel, the most influential woman in the country. Conchita is Lady Brightlingsea, heroine to a wave of young American heiresses. And Jinny is on every front page, wanted for the kidnapping of her unborn child. All of the girls have been forced to grow up and now have to fight to be heard, as they wrestle with romance, lust, jealousy, births, and deaths.

Mix Tape (Limited Series) | Binge | All episodes available

Mix Tape (Limited Series) | Binge | All episodes available
Jumping back and forth between their teenage romance in Sheffield, England and the modern-day reality of their adult relationships, Binge’s original series, Mix Tape, follows Daniel (Jim Sturgess) and Alison (Teresa Palmer), now living on opposite sides of the world, as they reconnect through a song from their shared past.

Call Her Alex (Limited Series) | Disney Plus | All episodes available

Call Her Alex (Limited Series) | Disney Plus | All episodes available
Hailing from the viral podcast Call Her Daddy, host Alex Cooper prepares for her first tour in this two-part series, which showcases her beginnings as a self-conscious kid to the voice behind her successful podcast that has redefined the conversation for women everywhere. The series will offer longtime followers an intimate look into Cooper's life and the defining events that skyrocketed her journey from a woman with a dating podcast to the CEO of a media empire in just six years.

Ginny & Georgia (Season 3) | Netflix | All episodes available

Ginny & Georgia (Season 3) | Netflix | All episodes available
Picking up after the cliffhanger ending of Season 2, Georgia has just been arrested for murder during her wedding, ruining her fairy tale ending and putting the spotlight on the Millers like never before. It's always been Ginny and Georgia against the world, but the world has never come for them quite like this. Now, Ginny needs to see where she stands when push comes to shove – Is the two of them against the world something Ginny really wants to sign up for?

The Survivors (Season 1) | Netflix | All episodes available

The Survivors (Season 1) | Netflix | All episodes available
Kieran Elliott’s life changed forever when two people drowned and a young girl went missing in his hometown of Evelyn Bay. Fifteen years later, returning with his young family, the guilt that still haunts him resurfaces. When the body of a young woman is found, the town is once again rocked by tragedy, and the subsequent investigation starts to unearth long-held secrets.

FUBAR (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available

FUBAR (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available
Luke Brunner (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a veteran CIA operative who, up until recently, was on the verge of retirement. After his last mission in saving another operative — who just so happened to be his daughter — he's back and face to face with new villains in season 2, one of which just so happens to be an old flame.

Stick (Season 1) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available

Stick (Season 1) | Apple TV Plus | All episodes available
Stick is a new sports comedy series created by Jason Keller and executive produced by Owen Wilson. Wilson plays Pryce Cahill, an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was prematurely derailed 20 years ago. After the breakdown of his marriage and getting fired, Pryce hedges his bets, and his future, entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf prodigy named Santi (Peter Dager).

BMF (New Season) | Stan | New episodes weekly

BMF (New Season) | Stan | New episodes weekly
Produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, BMF continues the journey inspired by real-life street legends and brothers, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who created one of the most influential crime families in the country, Black Mafia Family. In this brand new season, as Meech and Terry fight to keep their American Dream alive, staying ahead of their rivals and law enforcement takes a toll on their relationship.

The Mortician (Season 1) | Max | New episodes weekly

The Mortician (Season 1) | Max | New episodes weekly
HBO Max original, The Mortician, chronicles a family-owned funeral home that hid behind a façade of decency and propriety to take advantage of loved ones at their darkest and most vulnerable moments.

The Last Man on Earth (Season 1) | Stan | All episodes available

The Last Man on Earth (Season 1) | Stan | All episodes available
It’s the year 2022, and after an unlikely event, only one man is left on Earth: Phil Miller. Phil was just an average guy who loved his family and hated his job at the bank. Now, all alone in his RV, Phil searches the country for other survivors.

This City is Ours (Season 1) | Stan | All episodes available

This City is Ours (Season 1) | Stan | All episodes available
Starring award-winning actor Sean Bean, This City is Ours is the story of Michael, a man who, for all of his adult lif,e has been involved in organised crime. But for the first time in his life, Michael is in love. Now he sees a future: something to win and something to lose – Diana.

Tires (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available

Tires (Season 2) | Netflix | All episodes available
Back for a second season, Steven Gerben stars as Will, the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, who attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Shane Gillis).

You (Final Season) | Netflix | All episodes available

You (Final Season) | Netflix | All episodes available

In this long-awaited fifth and final season, Joe Goldberg returns to New York to enjoy his happily ever after. That is, until his perfect life is threatened by the ghosts of his past.

Andor (Final Season) | Disney Plus | Three episodes weekly

Andor (Final Season) | Disney Plus | Three episodes weekly

The second season of this Star Wars spinoff takes place as the horizon of war draws near, and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be tested, and as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices, and conflicting agendas will become profound.

Previous picks: Movies

Enigma | Max

Enigma | Max
First premiering at Sundance Film Festival, Enigma explores transgender identity, legacy and chronicles the divergent paths of iconic pioneers April Ashley, Amanda Lear, and others, revealing the disparate but intertwined stories of women whose lives helped shape trans culture and history.

Smoke | Apple TV Plus

Smoke | Apple TV Plus
Inspired by real events, Apple TV Plus’ Smoke follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.

The Surfer | Stan

The Surfer | Stan
When a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to Australia to buy back his family home, he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a group of local surfers who claim ownership over the secluded beach of his childhood. Wounded, he defies them and remains at the beach, demanding acceptance. As the conflict escalates, he is brought right to the edge of his sanity and his entire identity is thrown into question.

Echo Valley | Apple TV Plus

Echo Valley | Apple TV Plus
In this Apple TV Plus thriller, Echo Valley, Kate (Julianne Moore) is a mother struggling to make peace with her troubled daughter Claire (Sydney Sweeney) — a situation that becomes even more perilous when Claire shows up on Kate’s doorstep, hysterical and covered in someone else’s blood. As Kate pieces together the shocking truth of what happened, she learns just how far a mother will go to try to save her child.

Deep Cover | Prime Video

Deep Cover | Prime Video
In a new fast-paced action comedy, Bryce Dallas Howard is Kat, an improv comedy teacher beginning to question if she’s missed her shot at success. When an undercover cop (Sean Bean) offers her the role of a lifetime, she recruits two of her students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to infiltrate London’s gangland by impersonating dangerous criminals.

Ocean with David Attenborough | Disney Plus

Ocean with David Attenborough | Disney Plus
On June 8, Ocean with David Attenborough will draw on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth’s most spectacular underwater habitats. While exposing the ocean's biggest challenges, the documentary highlights that the opportunity for marine life recovery on an unprecedented scale is within reach.

Predator: Killer of Killers | Disney Plus

Predator: Killer of Killers | Disney Plus
New to Disney Plus is an original animated action-adventure film set in the Predator universe, which follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause. But while all these warriors are killers in their own right, they are merely prey for their new opponent – the ultimate killer of killers.

Mountainhead | Max

Mountainhead | Max
Starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Ramy Youssef, this HBO Max original film follows a group of billionaire friends that get together against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis.

Havoc | Netflix

Havoc | Netflix

After a thwarted drug deal, a detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son, while unravelling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that traps the entire city.

Top shows of 2025

If you’re looking for more great shows to watch, we’ve gathered some of the top shows of this year in the list below. We’ve cross-referenced both user and critic reviews on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes to uncover the most lauded TV shows this year, that’ll keep you entertained for hours (that are also Certified Fresh). If you’re looking for movies, we’ve got you covered in the section below.

1. Squid Game (Season 2) | Drama / Thriller | 1h per episode

1. Squid Game (Season 2) | Drama / Thriller | 1h per episode

Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up on going to the States and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game and fights once again for his chance at the prize of 456 million won.

Stream Squid Game on Netflix now.

2. The White Lotus (Season 3) | Drama / Thriller | 1hr per episode

2. The White Lotus (Season 3) | Drama / Thriller | 1hr per episode
The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over a week. Season 3's ensemble cast includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, and Aimee Lou Wood.

Stream The White Lotus on Binge from February 17.

3. Black Doves | Spy / Thriller | 1hr per episode

3. Black Doves | Spy / Thriller | 1hr per episode
Set in London at Christmas, this film follows Helen Webb (Keira Knightley) a quick-witted, dedicated wife and mother, who's also a professional spy. For 10 years, she's been passing her politician husband's secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for, the Black Doves. When her secret lover is assassinated, she must set off on a mission to investigate who killed him and why, and how it all links the murky London underworld to a looming political crisis.

Stream Black Doves on Netflix now.

4. Invincible | Animation / Action | 48mins per episode

4. Invincible | Animation / Action | 48mins per episode
Based on the award-winning comic book series, Invincible follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson as he inherits his father’s superpowers and sets out to become Earth’s greatest defender, only to discover the job is more challenging than he could have ever imagined.

Stream Invincible on Prime Video now.

5. The Recruit | Crime / Thriller | 54mins per episode

5. The Recruit | Crime / Thriller | 54mins per episode

Netflix's poster boy, Noah Centineo is back for Season Two of "The Recruit". The season finds CIA Lawyer, Owen Hendricks (Centineo), pulled into a life-threatening espionage situation in South Korea, only to realise that the bigger threat just might be coming from inside the Agency.

Stream The Recruit on Netflix now.

6. Severance (Season 2) | Thriller / Sci-Fi | 48mins per episode

6. Severance (Season 2) | Thriller / Sci-Fi | 48mins per episode

In season two of this hit Apple TV Plus show, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.

Stream Severance on Apple TV Plus now.

7. Paradise (Season 1) | Drama / Thriller | 51mins per episode

7. Paradise (Season 1) | Drama / Thriller | 51mins per episode

Set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals, this tranquillity explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.

Stream Paradise on Disney Plus now.

8. Apple Cider Vinegar | Biography / Drama / Crime | 55mins per episode

8. Apple Cider Vinegar | Biography / Drama / Crime | 55mins per episode

Based on a somewhat real story of an Australian influencer, Belle Gibson (played by Kaitlyn Dever) and her friend Milla (Alycia Debnam-Carey) use their online platforms to 'cure' people of their life-threatening illnesses through health and wellness, influencing their global online communities along the way... all of which would be incredibly inspiring if it were all true.

Stream Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix now.

9. The Pitt (Season 1) | Medical Drama | 52mins per episode

9. The Pitt (Season 1) | Medical Drama | 52mins per episode

The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s (Noah Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in the emergency room.

Stream The Pitt on Binge now.

10. High Potential | Comedy / Crime | 29mins per episode

10. High Potential | Comedy / Crime | 29mins per episode

"High Potential" follows a single mum whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a seasoned detective.

Stream High Potential on Disney Plus now.

Top movies of 2025

If you’re looking for a new, top-rated movie to watch, here’s a list of the best films of 2025 so far:

1. Wicked | Musical / Fantasy | 2hr 40min

1. Wicked | Musical / Fantasy | 2hr 40min

Inspired by the hit Broadway musical, Wicked tells the story of the witches of Oz. Cynthia Erivo stars as Elphaba, who is constantly misunderstood due to her unusual green skin and has yet to discover her true power. Ariana Grande plays Galinda, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two cross paths as students of Shiz University and forge an unlikely but profound friendship, until it reaches a crossroads when their lives take very different turns.

Rent or buy Wicked on Prime Video now.

2. Juror #2 | Mystery / Thriller | 1hr 54min

2. Juror #2 | Mystery / Thriller | 1hr 54min

This thriller film follows family man, Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) as the titular Juror #2. While serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, Justin finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma — one that he could use to sway the jury and potentially free or convict the accused murderer.

Rent or buy Juror #2 on Apple TV Plus now.

3. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | Comedy / Animation | 1hr 19min

3. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | Comedy / Animation | 1hr 19min

In this brand new epic adventure, "Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl", Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own.

Watch Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl on Netflix now.

4. Deadpool & Wolverine | Action / Comedy | 2h 8mins

4. Deadpool & Wolverine | Action / Comedy | 2h 8mins

In the third instalment in Deadpool's franchise, his peaceful existence comes crashing down when the TVA recruits him to help safeguard the universe — in which he pairs up with would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete his mission.

Watch Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney Plus now.

5. Dune: Part Two | Sci-Fi / Action / Adventure | 2h 46mins

5. Dune: Part Two | Sci-Fi / Action / Adventure | 2h 46mins

In the second film of this epic space tale, Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, Paul fights to prevent a terrible future that only he can foresee.

Watch Dune: Part Two on Binge or Netflix now.

6. Inside Out 2 | Comedy / Animation | 1hr 36mins

6. Inside Out 2 | Comedy / Animation | 1hr 36mins

As the highest-grossing animated film of all time, this Disney Pixar sequel is a must-watch. Following on from the events of the first film, Riley and her Emotions — Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness — are faced with all new challenges now that Riley is a preteen, including a slightly batty, but loveable new Emotion, Anxiety.

Watch Inside Out 2 on Disney Plus now.

7. Twisters | Drama/History | 2hr 2mins

7. Twisters | Drama/History | 2hr 2mins

Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, this remake of the classic film blew audiences away. Edgar-Jones is Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser who is lured back to the open plains to test a new technology. Along the way, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), a charming and reckless social media star who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures online.

Rent or buy Twisters on Prime Video or Apple TV.

8. Carry On | Thriller / Action | 1h 59mins

8. Carry On | Thriller / Action | 1h 59mins

A young TSA agent (Taron Edgerton) fights to outsmart a mysterious traveller who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Watch Carry On on Netflix now.

9. The Substance | Horror / Drama | 2h 21mins

9. The Substance | Horror / Drama | 2h 21mins

This satirical body horror film follows fading celebrity, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), who after being fired due to her age, uses a black market drug that creates a younger version of herself (Margaret Qualley) with unexpected side effects.

Rent or buy The Substance now on Apple TV or Prime Video.

10. Cunk on Life | Documentary / Comedy | 1h 10mins

10. Cunk on Life | Documentary / Comedy | 1h 10mins

Pioneering documentary maker, Philomena Cunk is back with her most ambitious quest to date: venturing the universe to examine life and everything in between to discover the point of it all. Along the way, Cunk interrogates experts on subjects like the Big Bang to biology and art.

Watch Cunk on Life on Netflix now.

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